was the key to their success. Why?.
Turquoise
For over 3,000 years, the ancient Persians exported turquoise to the world people couldn't get enough of it
Moss Agate/Mocha Stone
Moss agate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide.
Rhodochrosite
Rhodochrosite is another relative newcomer to the trade, having been on the market only since 1940. It can be
Demantoid
A green variant of Garnet, or more accurately, the rarest, most valuable, most brilliant of green garnets. Exceedingly
Andean opal
Andean opal has become very popular because of its bright turquoise colour.
Setting, designing and size considerations
A stone setting is more than just a means of securing a gemstone. It plays an important part in the design of a piece
Semi Precious Gemstones
If a gemstone is not precious, or organic, or artificial…. then the odds are it’s a semi precious stone.